They say that we are our own worst enemy when it comes to creating change in our lives. In my opinion, as far as weight loss and healthy living are concerned, that’s absolutely true. I was out running some errands the other day when I heard an old song on the radio that brought this issue to mind. It was a song by the late Beatle John Lennon called “Mind Games.” The title alone, “Mind Games,” is a great way to describe the struggle that most experience in their quest for health and fitness.

There is a constant battle going on between who you are and who you want to be. On the one hand, there is the responsible adult part of you that wants to eat better, feel better and live a healthier life. On the other hand, there is this irresponsible child part of you that continues to engage in negative and unhealthy behaviors that take you in the exact opposite direction. Those of you who are regular readers of mine know that I call this conflict The Family Feud, and as Mr. Lennon sang, these two opposing parts of your personality (the Adult and Child in Family Feud terms) “keep on playing those mind games together.” This song reminded me of the importance of looking inward to find the solution to lifestyle change. When all is said and done, only YOU can move you, only YOU can feel you, only YOU can liveyou and only YOU can change you. So stop playing those mind games and start living the healthy life you dream about. It’s all about the choices you make!